If you hold a Colorado pharmacist license, the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy requires 24 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education before each biennial renewal. CPE must be ACPE-accredited, though up to 6 hours of ACCME-accredited pharmacy-related CME may count. Below is the full breakdown.
24 hours / 2 years
Twenty-four contact hours of CPE each biennial cycle.
ACPE accredited
CPE must be ACPE-accredited (or board-approved equivalent).
Up to 6 ACCME hours
Up to 6 hours of pharmacy-related ACCME CME may count.
First-renewal relief
First renewal may be granted without CE if licensed within a year of graduation.
How many CE hours Colorado pharmacists need
Colorado requires 24 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education every two years, tied to biennial license renewal.
What counts
- ACPE-accredited CPE is required.
- Up to 6 hours of pharmacy-related ACCME-accredited CME may be accepted.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Colorado pharmacist licenses renew biennially. Complete and document your 24 hours before your renewal deadline.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
Colorado pharmacists must complete 24 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education before each biennial renewal. CPE must be ACPE-accredited; up to 6 hours of ACCME-accredited pharmacy-related CME may be accepted.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy before relying on these figures.
Source: Colorado State Board of Pharmacy. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Colorado Pharmacist CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Colorado pharmacists need?
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24 hours of continuing pharmaceutical education every two years.
Does Colorado accept ACCME CME?
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Yes — up to 6 hours of pharmacy-related ACCME-accredited CME may be accepted.
Is there a first-renewal exemption in Colorado?
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The first renewal may be granted without CE if you were licensed within a year of completing pharmacy education.
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